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True for many authors the editing
process for a new book consumes as much or more time than the actual writing.
Crafting my first fiction novel, “The Motivator”, I underestimated the commitment
editing would demand of my time. I thoroughly enjoyed the process, but it was
extensive nonetheless.

Each time I returned to a previously
edited chapter something new would catch my eye, a missing comma, minor
misspellings the word processer was never intended to catch, an inflection
point critical to my protaganist that I had failed to develop. The types of
correction aren’t important in the end, the craft of writing imposed an
internal truth, the desire for my readers to wander blissfully through the
story without annoying pauses – pauses to interpret my meaning.

Several wonderful people in the
multitide of Facebook author groups provided excellent advice, especially for a
first-timer. Always, and I stress always, order a print copy of your new title
and perform yet another edit. As I reviewed “The Motivator” in print, their
expert advice rang true. I found a few additional changes that I incorporated,
as well as exposing the book to a good-old-fashioned grammatical beating. We
both survived, for the better I’m sure.

Author - Terrence Roth

I'm an
aspiring author, husband, and father of two living in Patterson, New York. Recently
I turned a new page in the story of my life (no pun intended), publishing my
first fiction novel – “The Motivator”.

The journey
toward my life’s passion has been a bit odd, realized after unleashing my
personal power, separating from the limiting security of a stable corporate
career. I invested twenty years of my life in various corporate Finance roles,
none of which produced an ounce of the passion coursing through my soul today.

I'm dedicated to this calling and embrace the many
challenges posed by publishing written works that seek to entertain or
enlighten. I can't say that I'll always write fiction, but I love a great story
and have many to share. Sprinkled between the novels I write, short-stories
will satisfy many whimsical ideas. I look forward to dancing with fear as my
aspirations and ability develop over time.